EMAILED QUESTION : “Bob, I know the Bible forbids drunkenness but is there anything wrong with drinking a glass of wine or a bottle of beer on occasion?” ANSWER: I grew up in a church that taught that total abstinence from alcohol was proof of spiritual authenticity. The saying “We don’t drink, we don’t…
Category Archives: Ask Bob
ASK BOB: Shouldn’t Tim Tebow Be Praying In Secret?
EMAILED QUESTION (in response to the devotional post “Tim Tebow & The Disturbing Christ“) “Bob, have you considered the reason many devout Christians are uncomfortable with Mr. Tebow’s action is because of Matthew’s 6:5-6? I am not questioning his sincerity but Christ does often warn us about overt displays of piety.” ANSWER:…
ASK BOB: What are your thoughts on a couple living together that wants to be baptized?
EMAILED QUESTION: “What is the best way to handle a situation in which a person wants to be baptized but he/she lives with a boyfriend or girlfriend? We have a woman in our church that is in a situation like this and I want to know your thoughts on how to be graceful in handling it. …